Theme of the Month: Mental Health

This month, we're dedicating our theme to mental health. Over the last couple years, Mental health has become less and less taboo. Websites like Buzzfeed and Facebook publish articles that help readers figure out whether they're going into burnout. Going to therapy is no longer something that is ostracized. All of these developments? They're good things - because mental health is physical health.

Have you ever wondered what a doula does? Or maybe you've been considering the relationship between mental health and and birth control. Mental health comes into every part of our lives, from defeating in Division 1 athletics to adderall perscriptions for young adults in college. We want you to think about what parts of mental health matter the most to you and question why. Expect to see quizzes and factoids that keep you on your toes. We're looking forward to discussing your thoughts in the comments of our reviews!

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How to sustainably Sip Your Hot Coco

As the months get colder and our layers start piling up sweater by sweater, a yearning for hot chocolate might start to form. There's peppermint spiced, salted caramel and even spicy hot chocolate for any kind of wintery mood. But when you think about that whipped cream mustache in your not-too-distant future, do you consider where that chocolate is coming from?

Just like coffee, chocolate ​can be fair-trade, sustainable and safely farmed using organic practices from farmers all across the world. Companies like Dutch-based Ridiculously Good and American-based Endangered Species Chocolate have as part of their mission to only use sustainably-sourced organic chocolate in their delicious chocolate bites.

​This holiday season, mindfully make your hot chocolate and chocolate bar choices by choosing brands that support a good cause. We, as consumers, have the ability to make changes simply by choosing where we spend our dollars.

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